How To Fix VV029 - Transfer of requirement must be active for ICON check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Transfer of requirement must be active for ICON check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV029 - Transfer of requirement must be active for ICON check ?

  The SAP error message VV029 ("Transfer of requirement must be active for ICON check") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the transfer of requirements for a particular material or sales document.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is trying to perform an ICON (Inventory Control) check, but the transfer of requirements (which is a process that allows the system to transfer demand from one area to another) is not activated for the relevant material or configuration. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The transfer of requirements may not be properly configured in the material master or in the relevant sales document type.
  Material Master Data: The material in question may not have the necessary settings enabled in the material master, particularly in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be set up to allow for the transfer of requirements.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to allow for the transfer of requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views and ensure that the "Transfer of Requirements" is activated for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type (transaction code VOV8).
  Ensure that the document type is set up to allow for the transfer of requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration for the plant (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for MRP and ensure that the transfer of requirements is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Transfer of Requirements.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VOV8 (Sales Document Types)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VV029 error in your SAP system.